How to travel from London to Rotterdam

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Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for London to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $93.

Distance: 199 miles (321 km)

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Ferry

$245

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$77

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$223

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$112

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4h 5m

Average total duration

3h 35m

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30m

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11h 2m

Average total duration

10h 32m

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4h 9m

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1h 9m

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8h 27m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Cityflyer (British Airways 2)

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from London to Rotterdam

How to get from London to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM10h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:00PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 2534
06:15AM1h05
London Stansted Airport
08:20AMEindhoven Airport
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA4452
10:05AM0h55
London City Airport
12:00PMRotterdam The Hague Airport
$2251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9106
06:16AM3h16
London St Pancras International (STP)
10:32AMRotterdam Centraal
$1691One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9114
08:16AM3h16
London St Pancras International (STP)
12:32PMRotterdam Centraal
$2201One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9126
11:04AM3h28
London St Pancras International (STP)
03:32PMRotterdam Centraal
$2991One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM10h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30PM12h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:10AMRotterdam, Zuidplein
$1181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30PM13h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:05PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
$1521One-way
1 transfer
KM Malta AirlinesFR 2537
09:00AM1h10
London Stansted Airport
11:10AMEindhoven Airport
$681One-way
0 transfers
Transavia FranceHV6992
06:55PM1h00
London Stansted Airport
08:55PMRotterdam The Hague Airport
$1451One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU25707+NS International | IC Brussel3258
02:35PM3h22
London Southend Airport
06:57PMRotterdam Centraal
$1431One-way
1 transfer
Stena LineStena Line
09:00AM7h15
Harwich International Port
05:15PMPort of Hoek van Holland
$941One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Line
11:00PM8h00
Harwich International Port
08:00AMPort of Hoek van Holland
$1181One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from London to Rotterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Rotterdam, 72,07% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Rotterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 4 options to travel between London and Rotterdam including taking a bus, train, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Rotterdam is a flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Rotterdam:

A flight is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Rotterdam costing on average $35 (€28).

A flight is $52 (€41) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from London to Rotterdam costing on average $78 (€62).

A flight is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rotterdam costing on average $93 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from London to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 16m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 45m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

The distance from London to Rotterdam is approximately 199 miles (321 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from London City Airport and arrive in Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Ryanair, Transavia France, KM Malta Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, BA Euroflyer to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to Rotterdam by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, BA Euroflyer.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
Omio customers who travel from London to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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